These are the special properties of nitinol that you should know

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These are the special properties of nitinol that you should know:


1. Shape Memory Function 

Nitinol is deformed by an external force at a certain temperature. After the external force is removed, the deformed shape can still be maintained, but it can automatically return to its original shape at higher temperatures.


2. Superelasticity

nickel-titanium alloy with very good superelastic property,when deformed, it will bounches back, this property make it a great material

for many fields, like gliders, fishing etc.

3. Corrosion Resistance

According to the studies,the corrosion resistance of nickel-titanium alloy is better than the best medical stainless steel, so it is widely used in the medical field.


4. Biocompatibility

 The titanium dioxide on the surface of the nickel-titanium alloy acts as a barrier, which can inhibit the release of nickel and make the nickel-titanium alloy with good biocompatibility.


5. Good Shock Absorption

The initial vibration amplitude of super-elastic nitinol wire is only half of that of stainless steel wire.